The M Family and +

In The M Family and +, Luis Peña Álvarez invites us, once again, to cross the threshold of a home as peculiar as it is mysterious. At first glance, the premise is simple: Mom M needs some time for herself and must find someone to take care of the mischievous M siblings. However, what seems like an everyday search becomes the perfect vehicle for a work that operates on multiple levels.
The book reflects on the universal need for rest and personal time, and the importance of normalizing it. Just like Dad M, Mom M also deserves that space, as a legitimate right within the family dynamic. Her search also opens a door to the past, revealing the significance of certain professions developed especially by women. This time, under the watchful gaze of a black cat who knows all the family’s secrets, the story explores the work of mid-19th century governesses and telephone operators.
A multifaceted work, unmissable for those seeking stories with substance and the unmistakable stamp of Luis Peña Álvarez.

Key points

• A sequel to The M Family, winner of the IBBY Chile Award 2021 and the Cuatrogatos Foundation Award 2022.
• It includes two informative sections that anchor fiction to reality, exploring the history of women and their work.
• A simple, intelligent, and daring narrative bet, with a carefully crafted aesthetic far from the traditional.
• A perfect symbiosis between fiction and history, achieved through elements of mystery, horror, and humor.
• Ideal for children and adults who enjoy suspense and humor, comic collectors, and horror genre enthusiasts.